Search Tag: heart failure
Survival-rate-better-among-patients-who-have-bypass-surgery
2016 05 Apr
An international study shows that heart-failure patients with clogged arteries have a better chance of surviving 10 years if they have bypass surgery plus medicine as compared to medicine alone. 10-year results are published in the New England Journal of Medicine and have also been presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting in Chicago....Read more
Fixed-combination-conference-2017
2017 02 Mar
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Study-icu-may-be-overused-for-some-copd-acute-mi-hf-patients
2017 17 Feb
For patients with COPD, heart failure and myocardial infarction, who are not critically ill, a stay in the ICU may be no more beneficial than staying on a ward, according to an analysis just published in the Annals of the ATS . Thomas Valley, MD, MSc, a pulmonary and critical care researcher at the University of Michigan Medical School, and colleagues,...Read more
Improving-quality-of-life-reducing-readmissions-in-hf-patients
2017 13 Mar
Results of new study, published in the journal Heart & Lung, support improved quality of life and decreased readmission rates following a multidisciplinary transition-to-care programme for heart failure (HF) patients. This team-based, patient-specific and collaborative approach is an effective practice-based strategy to improve HF outcomes, according...Read more
American-college-of-cardiology-2017-meeting-cholesterol-lowering
2017 07 May
Cholesterol Lowering (R)evolution, TAVI and More... The latest cardiology research was presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting: transcatheter valve implants emerge as an alternative in less than high risk severe aortic stenosis patients; can iFR define whether your coronary artery requires a stent? Extremely low LDL-cholesterol levels...Read more
Cardiac-stem-cells-from-heart-disease-patients-may-be-harmful
2017 20 Jun
Stem cell therapy has gained popularity as a treatment option for patients with severe and end-stage heart failure. However, researchers at Tel Aviv University caution against using cells from the host patient to repair tissue as this method may cause harm to patients. Their study is published the journal Circulation. "We found that, contrary to popular...Read more
Cardiac-resynchronisation-therapy-reduces-mortality-in-heart-failure-patients
2018 19 Dec
Approximately 6.5 million adults in the US are affected by heart failure. The prevalence of heart failure continues to increase. Cardiac resynchronisation therapy, when used in appropriately selected heart failure patients, can help improve left ventricular function, improve quality of life and reduce mortality and hospitalisation. CRT...Read more
Influenza-activity-associated-with-an-increase-in-hospitalisation-for-cv-events
2019 04 Apr
In a recent study study, surveillance data from 4 US communities was used to associate monthly influenza-like illness (ILI) activity as reported by the CDC with MI and HF hospitalisations. Influenza-like illness activity was associated with an increase in HF hospitalisations within the same month. Myocardial infarction was positively but not significantly...Read more
Esc2019-preview-paragon-hf-trial
2019 03 Aug
Topline findings from the Phase III PARAGON-HF study have just been announced. Full results of the trial will be presented at the ESC Congress 2019 in September. The PARAGON-HF trial in heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF) investigates the safety and efficacy of sacubitril/valsartan versus the active comparator...Read more
Bright-ideas-1
2020 09 Mar
HealthManagement.org rounds up exciting developments that have all the marks of healthcare game changers. What do you think? Advancements in Cardiac Imaging Conventional imaging still remains important for the assessment of cardiac structure and function. However, advanced echocardiography with strain imaging techniques, tissue characterisation...Read more
Two-thirds-covid-19-hospitalisations-due-to-four-conditions
2021 02 Mar
Findings from a new study show that a majority of adult COVID-19 hospitalisations are attributable to one of four pre-existing conditions. These include obesity, hypertension, diabetes and heart failure, in that order. The study is published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers used a mathematical simulation to estimate...Read more
Esccongress-2021-begins-soon
2021 26 Aug
The ESC Congress 2021, the world’s largest cardiovascular event, begins soon. Get ready for the hottest new science in cardiology from August 27-30. During the scientific meeting, all areas of cardiovascular disease will be covered across 15 channels. The spotlight this year will be on Sudden Cardiac Death. In addition, the congress will feature...Read more
Cardiovascular-disease-cvd-prevention-symposium
2022 08 Oct
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Nasrien-e-ibrahim-is-the-new-heart-failure-transplant-cardiologist-at-brigham-womens-hospital
2023 07 Sep
Nasrien E. Ibrahim. has assumed a prominent new role as a Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, marking a significant advancement in cardiology. Dr Nasrien is widely recognised for her expertise in severe heart failure and transplantation, groundbreaking research contributions, and her commitment to supporting healthcare...Read more
Nhs-achieves-target-of-10-000-virtual-ward-beds
2023 18 Oct
Recent figures have revealed that the NHS has delivered on its promise to roll out 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of September. Thanks to this world-leading initiative, over 240,000 patients have received treatment on virtual wards. NHS teams have introduced 10,421 virtual ward beds, allowing patients to receive expert care for conditions...Read more